Overview
- Jack Draper secured a commanding 6-2, 6-2 victory over Tommy Paul to reach his first Masters 1000 quarter-final on clay.
- Draper's next opponent is Italy's Matteo Arnaldi, who previously upset Novak Djokovic in the second round.
- A semi-final appearance in Madrid would elevate Draper into the world’s top five rankings for the first time, surpassing Djokovic.
- The Madrid Open's altitude and clay conditions have complemented Draper’s aggressive playing style, contributing to his strong performance.
- Fellow British players Cameron Norrie and Jacob Fearnley exited in the third round, leaving Draper as the last Briton in the tournament.